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Laura A. Otander

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CRD#: 1880117
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Laura Ann Otander, who also goes by Laura A Cochran, Laura A Rohm, Laura Ann Rohm, was a registered financial professional .

Laura is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Laura had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Laura A Cochran | Laura A Rohm | Laura Ann Rohm

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 25, 2010 - April 1, 2013

OBS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104281
WHITEHOUSE, OH
Past

August 25, 2005 - June 24, 2010

HAZARD & SIEGEL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2048
JAMESTOWN, NY
Past

May 3, 1999 - August 30, 2005

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 24, 1991 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 7, 1988 - November 16, 1989

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/3/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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OBS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
ADVISORTRADZ | TRUSTAXYS | ONLINE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ONLINE BROKERAGE SERVICES | OBS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | OBS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | OBS BD, INC. | MYTRADZ.COM | GLOBALTRADZ, INC. | GLOBAL TRADZ, INC. | BANKTRADZ.COM | ADVISORTRADZ.COM

CRD#: 104281 / SEC#: , 8-52780

BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/27/2014
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 05/03/2006
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OBS HOLDINGS, INCHOLDING COMPANY
FARLEY, CATHERINE ELIZABETHEVP/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, FINOP2314911
HENRY, JOHN WELDONPRESIDENT/CEO1910378

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Company Information


OBS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 104281

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